Portuguese Royal Baby Names

How do you spell Teresa? Teresa, the simpler phonetic form of this name, was the most popular variation for its early life, when it was used exclusively in Spain and Portugal. Other spellings of Teresa include Theresa, the usual English form, and the French Therese.

The most common form of Thomas in various European languages, although some Anglophone parents also use this as a phonetic spelling of Thomas.

Urraca was the name of many infantas and queens of several medieval Iberian kingdoms (most notably Leon). Despite its royal roots, Urraca is one of the names best left to the history books.

This classic Spanish name is well-used throughout Latin America and easily crosses cultures, ranking in the US Top 1000 for over a century. Vicente is notable as the name of Vicente Fernandez, the king of mariachi.

Vitoria is a feminine name of Latin and Portuguese origin, being the Portuguese and Galician spelling of Victoria. Derived from the Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror,' it carries strong connotations of triumph and success. This spelling variant is particularly common in Portugal, Brazil, and Spain (especially in the Basque Country, where Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital city). While less familiar than Victoria in English-speaking countries, Vitoria offers a slightly exotic alternative that maintains the name's regal and powerful associations. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels, and despite its foreign spelling, remains relatively intuitive to pronounce for English speakers. Potential nicknames include Viti, Tori, or Vita.